The Effect of Concept Maps on Reading Comprehension Skills of Elementary School Students with Reading Disabilities
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concept maps, reading comprehension, reading disabilitiesAbstract
This study investigated the effect of using concept maps on improving reading comprehension of reading disabled students in primary four. A total of 40 students identified with RD participated. The sample was divided into two groups; experimental (n= 20 boys) and control (n= 20 boys). ANCOVA and T .test were employed for data analysis. Findings from this study indicated the effectiveness of concept maps on improving reading comprehension in the target students. On the basis of the findings, the study advocated for the effectiveness of concept maps on improving reading comprehension in reading disabled students.Downloads
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